Brainkind

Specialist Occupational Therapist FTC - Leeds

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Job summary

Specialist Occupational Therapist (FTC 12 Month)

Leeds - Daniel Yorath House, LS25 2HA

Salary: £35,392 to £42,618 pro rata DOE

Hours: 21 Hours per week

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a dedicated team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Main duties of the job

The Role:

In this role you will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team using the neurobehavioral model. The focus is to provide person centred rehabilitation that is evidence based.

This is a unique community based inpatient setting led by a consultant neuropsychologist with a psychological approach. The service users may have a range of complex and challenging needs including cognitive, behavioural, physical, and emotional difficulties following brain injury.

You will have scope to work with service users in a holistic way to address all aspects of recovery and to regain maximal independence including participation in social, leisure and vocational activities.

There is access to specialist training, supervision (through the Clinical Lead OT) and development opportunities and you will be encouraged to get involved in service development and research within Brainkind.

You will be able to work flexibly, creatively, and autonomously

About us

Rewards:

You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.

  • A competitive salary of £35,392 - £42,618 DOE pro rata

  • 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  • Excellent training and support

  • Group life assurance

  • Company Pension

  • Eye voucher scheme

  • Long service and staff awards

  • Free parking

  • Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. eating out and shopping

  • Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year £35,392 to £42,618 pro rata DOE

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0462-24-0057

Job locations

Daniel Yorath House

1 Shaw Close

Garforth

Leeds

LS25 2HA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role:

In this role you will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team using the neurobehavioral model. The focus is to provide person centred rehabilitation that is evidence based.

This is a unique community based inpatient setting led by a consultant neuropsychologist with a psychological approach. The service users may have a range of complex and challenging needs including cognitive, behavioural, physical, and emotional difficulties following brain injury.

You will have scope to work with service users in a holistic way to address all aspects of recovery and to regain maximal independence including participation in social, leisure and vocational activities.

There is access to specialist training, supervision (through the Clinical Lead OT) and development opportunities and you will be encouraged to get involved in service development and research within Brainkind.

You will be able to work flexibly, creatively, and autonomously

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role:

In this role you will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team using the neurobehavioral model. The focus is to provide person centred rehabilitation that is evidence based.

This is a unique community based inpatient setting led by a consultant neuropsychologist with a psychological approach. The service users may have a range of complex and challenging needs including cognitive, behavioural, physical, and emotional difficulties following brain injury.

You will have scope to work with service users in a holistic way to address all aspects of recovery and to regain maximal independence including participation in social, leisure and vocational activities.

There is access to specialist training, supervision (through the Clinical Lead OT) and development opportunities and you will be encouraged to get involved in service development and research within Brainkind.

You will be able to work flexibly, creatively, and autonomously

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • About you:
  • The ideal candidate will have:
  • A diploma or a degree in occupational therapy and registered with HCPC
  • The ability to work as an autonomous therapist with experience in neurological rehabilitation
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a complex caseload
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills
  • Ability to formulate complex risk assessments
  • Experience supervising and training others
  • A valid UK driving licence
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • About you:
  • The ideal candidate will have:
  • A diploma or a degree in occupational therapy and registered with HCPC
  • The ability to work as an autonomous therapist with experience in neurological rehabilitation
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a complex caseload
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills
  • Ability to formulate complex risk assessments
  • Experience supervising and training others
  • A valid UK driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Brainkind

Address

Daniel Yorath House

1 Shaw Close

Garforth

Leeds

LS25 2HA


Employer's website

https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Brainkind

Address

Daniel Yorath House

1 Shaw Close

Garforth

Leeds

LS25 2HA


Employer's website

https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Advisor

Helen Twigg

Helen.Twigg2@Brainkind.org

Details

Date posted

04 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year £35,392 to £42,618 pro rata DOE

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0462-24-0057

Job locations

Daniel Yorath House

1 Shaw Close

Garforth

Leeds

LS25 2HA


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